and too bad for them, they missed chile's 2-0 win over spain. spain can't qualify for the next round. yesterday, netherlands eliminated australia with a come from behind win, the score, 3-2. the dutch will be playing chile next monday to decide who wins in group b. and croatia destroy ed them and this winner goal match is second up against mexico on monday. it will be interesting to see. >>> meanwhile here in the u.s., retailers say world cup gear is flying off the shelves. some stores have reported sales increases up to 40%, mostly on national team jerseys and t-shirts. the same goes for bars and restaurants, practically all of them doing more business because of the tournament. >>> changing sports to recognize the nba champion, the san antonio spurs. the team floated down the famous river walk yesterday with 100,000 fans turning to it to cheer them on. >> another 60,000 fans rallied. this is their fifth nba championship, the first since 2007. they won it sunday night finishing the miami heat in five game. i know you are not supposed to talk ab